Sharks vs. Predators Game 1: Sharks come back to take down Predators

John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsThe Sharks were no strangers to third period comebacks in the regular season. Tonight, it was more of the same in Game 1 of the second round as they erased a 1–0 deficit after two periods behind goals by Tomas Hertl, Joel Ward, Logan Couture and Tommy Wingels. Martin Jones made 29 saves in the win.

After being shut out by Pekka Rinne for two periods, the Sharks finally broke through on their second power play of the game when Hertl picked up a blocked shot off the stick of Joel Ward and beat Rinne short side.

With the Sharks buzzing after Hertl's goal, Tommy Wingels came within inches of putting San Jose up 2–1 when he fired a shot at the net that hit off the goal…